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Best Toy Ever

The other day, Dylan got a new toy. It isn’t actually a toy like you would find in a toy store. It is something much, much simpler. It was actually free, we paid nothing for it. The funny thing is that all of the money in the world could not buy a toy that has brought the amount of joy that this simple, free gift from Grandpa has brought to Dylan over the past couple of days. What is this magical item that has somehow inspired Dylan to focus on playing like never before? A box of scrap wood. It … Continue reading →

Hug-A-Hero Doll

Could it be the next hot, hot toy? Could it be destined for the annals of popular culture? I’m no Merlin, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see the “Hug-A-Hero” doll experience a surge in popularity in the coming months. If you have a loved one in the military you may have heard of these unique dolls. After all, they were the brainchild of a military wife who had three children at home missing their father who was deployed a half a world away. Tricia Dyal says desperate times called for desperate measures. Two weeks after her husband was sent … Continue reading →

Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard

March 30, 2006 Release #06-126 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 763-8869 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles Units: About 3,500 Importer/Distributor: Kids Preferred LLC, of Dayton, N.J. Hazard: The hubcaps on the toy’s plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children. … Continue reading →

Chicken Limbo Party Games Recalled After 23 Reports of Injuries

February 23, 2006 Release #06-096 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 245-0910 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Chicken Limbo Electronic Party Game Units: About 461,000 Manufacturer: Milton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass. Hazard: The game’s two side poles do not fit into their bases properly making the game … Continue reading →

Curious George Tickle & Giggle Plush

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I had been wanting to get my daughter a Curious George toy for the longest time. Nothing fancy — just a simple plush like the one I had when I was little. I found my old one recently, washed it, and gave it to her, but my mother had other ideas. She went out and bought my daughter the Curious George Tickle & Giggle Plush. Even though I sometimes miss the Curious Georges of old, I have to say that this George is definitely fun. This is a toy that makes my daughter laugh all of the time. The Curious … Continue reading →

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children

March 23, 2006 Release #06-118 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 876-8077 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Dollar Tree Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the Dark Necklace and Ring, and UV Necklace and Ring Units: About 580,000 Importer: Dollar Tree Distribution Inc., of Chesapeake, VA. Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of … Continue reading →

Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

February 28, 2006 Release #06-099 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 445-8347 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: iPlay My First Mobile Phones There are approximately 50,500 units The Distributor is International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. Hazard: The toy phone’s yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. … Continue reading →

Maxim Enterprise Inc. Announces Recall of Mini Learning Cube Toy Sold at Target

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Little Tree Mini Learning Cube Units: About 12,000 Manufacturer/Importer: Maxim Enterprise Inc. of Lakeville, Mass. Importer/Distributor: Target of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: Small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Target has received three reports of incidents including two reports of children mouthing pieces of the learning cube. In one incident, an … Continue reading →